Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Maldon

Why would I use a Maldon conveyancing solicitors firm given that online alternatives are easier on the wallet?

By all means make sure that you shop around for conveyancing costs in Maldon and you should seek a reasonable estimate but don’t become consumed with getting the cheapest Maldon conveyancer. Identifying the right conveyancer can be the distinction between a seamless and a stressful home move. You need to ensure that you have expert advice from a trusted conveyancer. An e-mail can never replace a phone discussion and are no substitute for a face to face appointment. The firms that we work with will allocate you a qualified and trusted conveyancing solicitor who can deal with your conveyancing from from the outset to completion, giving the sort of hand holding that you will never get with an internet conveyancer. He or She will contact you regularly to update you as to headway and keep you informed. Should you need to contact the firm you will be sure who you need to speak to and they will be sure you are kept fully informed.

As I am unsure how the conveyancing bit works what is the most important piece of guidance you can impart about purchase conveyancing in Maldon?

You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Maldon or throughout England and Wales is often a confrontational experience. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there exists plenty of room for conflict between you and others involved in the transaction. E.g., the vendor, estate agent and even potentially your mortgage company. Selecting a lawyer for your conveyancing in Maldon should not be taken lightly as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONE person in the transaction whose interest is to protect your legal interests and to protect you.

On occasion a third party with a vested interest will try and persuade you that it is in your interests to do things their way. As an example, the estate agent may claim to be helping by suggesting your lawyer is dragging his heels. Or your financial adviser may tell you to do something that is against your solicitors guidance. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the home moving process.

I require expedited conveyancing in Maldon as I am faced with an ultimatum to exchange contracts in less than 2 weeks. Fortunately I do not require a mortgage. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are not obtaining a mortgage you have the choice not to do searches although no solicitor would advise that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Maldon the following are instances of issues that can arise and adversely impact future saleability: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Fees, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial offices in Maldon and how can you help?

The 1954 Act gives security of tenure to commercial lessees, granting the legal entitlement to make a request to court for a new tenancy and continue in occupation when the lease comes to an end. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Maldon is one of our numerous locations in which the firms we work with are based

I am in need of some leasehold conveyancing in Maldon. Before I set the wheels in motion I want to be sure as to the remaining lease term.

Assuming the lease is registered - and most are in Maldon - then the leasehold title will always include the short particulars of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

Be sure to discover if the the lease contains any onerous restrictions in the lease. By way of example some leases prohibit pets being permitted in certain buildings in Maldon. If you love the flatin Maldon yet your cat is not allowed to make the move with you then you will be faced hard choice.Who takes charge for maintaining and repairing the building?